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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weslaco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Railroad Street crossing fix with STC
The city and South Texas College will split the cost of fixing the rough railroad crossing on Railroad Street — about $60,365 total. Waiting on STC's board to sign.
18th Street repaving
A one-mile mill-and-overlay of 18th Street is going out to bid, with the city aiming to schedule construction during the Christmas school break to spare Memorial School traffic.
Boundary Road Paving Partnership with Mercedes
Weslaco and Mercedes signed a framework to split costs on paving shared boundary roads, starting with Mile 2 1/2 West Road. Each project still comes back to the Commission for a specific vote, and Mayor Gonzalez stressed no city money moves until all parties pay their share.
18th Street and Milanos Road intersection safety
A crash-prone intersection is getting a $28,725 traffic study, with commissioners noting frequent accidents and the future Weslaco loop possibly routing down Milanos by 2034.
Neighborhood Street Paving Near Library
Four streets — Illinois, 5th, Oregon, and Gray Lane — will be repaved for up to $200,000, with work phased around the library construction. Oregon and Gray Lane could start within weeks.
Cemetery culvert safety hazard
The culvert crossing at Weslaco Cemetery is literally splitting — a 4-inch gap with the ground collapsing. Engineering interns designed the fix: new pipe, wider road, guardrail. Construction awaits approval and cost estimates.